What are the purple trees in Funchal?
What are the purple trees in Funchal? Jacaranda mimosifolia is a sub-tropical fern-like deciduous tree on the Bignoneaceae family, native to south-central South America (Argentina, Bolivia and, probably, Brazil) that has been widely planted elsewhere because of its beautiful and long-lasting purple/blue flowers.
What is special about Funchal?
With grand botanical gardens and impressive ocean panoramas from weathered palaces, the city rises up the mountainous hills to make the most of the splendid natural setting. Funchal is also the gateway to the rest of Madeira island's nature-laden attractions, with the archipelago's principal port and airport.
What is the difference between Madeira and Funchal?
If you don't already know, Funchal is the capital city of a magical Portuguese island archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic known as Madeira.